Jakub Mensik Downs Novak Djokovic to Win First ATP Tour Title
Locker Room
March 31, 2025
Jakub Mensik watched one last token of defiance from Novak Djokovic drift wide. The greatest player the world has ever seen had run out of answers in humid Miami. Outgunned by a new rival, who has been around for just nineteen years and 210 days. Young Mensik fell to the floor in the moment of […]
Aryna Sabalenka Defeats Jessica Pegula to Take Miami Crown
Locker Room
March 30, 2025
Aryna Sabalenka vowed to celebrate with a tequila after winning the Miami Open for the first time. A thumping backhand pass down the line was enough to clinch it in the end. Aryna threw her racquet away in triumph – and raised her hands to the Florida skies. She had defeated Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-2, […]
Novak Djokovic Faces New Wonderkid in Miami Final Showdown
Locker Room
March 29, 2025
Novak Djokovic faces a tougher test than many will suspect when he goes in search of a century in Miami. And Sir Andy Murray will have his work cut out to help the Serb figure out a way to stop an amazing teenager. Novak Djokovic and Sir Andy Murray look to be developing a tennis […]
Jessica Pegula Faces Sabalenka, Fritz and Djokovic Progress
Locker Room
March 28, 2025
Jessica Pegula and her nerveless final sets have become a memorable feature of Miami this year. The talented American’s tendency to come good when it matters has taken her far. All the way to the final in fact. There has been heartbreak along the way for Emma Raducanu, who can nevertheless feel delighted with her […]
Alexandra the Great Faces Jessica Pegula in Miami Semi
Locker Room
March 27, 2025
Alexandra the Great is what they’re calling her in Miami after an extraordinary run to the semi-finals. Her real name is Alexandra Eala – but you probably won’t have heard of her…until now. Alexandra the Great could also be the unknown quantity at Wimbledon 2025 – where no established star will want to play her! […]
Emma Raducanu Run Bodes So Well For Wimbledon 2025
Locker Room
March 25, 2025
Emma Raducanu is letting her tennis do the talking – and her racquet has already created some memorable sporting poetry in Miami. She has won four WTA matches in a row for the first time since her historic US Open triumph back in 2021. And Raducanu has put together this impressive run at one of […]
Novak Djokovic Breaks New Record and Raducanu Wins Again
Locker Room
March 24, 2025
Novak Djokovic continues to rewrite the record books in the twilight of his career. The inimitable Serb has now overtaken Rafael Nadal’s total of 410 ATP Masters 1000 wins. Djokovic made it 411 victories when he defeated Ugo Carabelli in Miami. He stifled the underdog’s comeback with a typically ruthless breaker to seal the deal […]
Emma Raducanu Scores Landmark Win but Alcaraz Crashes Out
Locker Room
March 22, 2025
Emma Raducanu stepped forward into her final shot with the air of a predator. Seconds later, a crisp forehand had ended the hopes of world number ten Emma Navarro. Raducanu threw away her racquet, held her head in momentary disbelief and glanced at what remains of her team. Mark Petchey has stepped back into the […]
Emma Raducanu and Nick Kyrgios Taste Early Success in Miami
Locker Room
March 20, 2025
Emma Raducanu will be looking for a new coach despite a solid first-round victory in Miami. The British superstar defeated Japanese newcomer Sayaka Ishii 6-2, 6-1 – but parted company with Vladimir Platenik, the man who had overseen the early build-up to that success. Raducanu’s spokesperson confirmed: ‘Emma has utmost respect for Vlado and the […]
Jack Draper and Mirra Andreeva Are Champions of Indian Wells
Indian Wells
March 17, 2025
Jack Draper savoured the moment with a quiet smile that told the world he belonged in the big time. Winning Indian Wells rocketed Draper up to world number seven. With every match, the awesome Brit seems to bring himself closer to Grand Slam glory. The US Open semi-finalist last year didn’t have the stature of […]